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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was launched 6 months before the WG-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm T500 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-3 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3

 Fujifilm T500 WG-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WG-3.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
41
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax WG-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $300